Niculescu and Zakopalova started off in a 64 31 hole before rallying for a 46 64 102 triumph. And though it was an upset on paper, it was hardly a surprise given how they have fared recently.

Niculescu and Zakopalova already have two WTA titles to their credit this year, in Shenzhen and Hobart, and are now 12-2 on the season and 15-2 as a pairing. Next up for them are Chan Hao-Ching and Liezel Huber.